This was only a matter of time . . . Cities sue Defense Department over reporting to federal background check database The cities of New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco are suing the Department of Defense for failing to consistently report convictions to a federal database that is checked before firearms purchases. The lawsuit follows […]

“The error in the (Devin) Kelley case was not an isolated incident and similar reporting lapses occurred at other locations. Although policies and procedures requiring reporting were in place, training and compliance measures were lacking.” – Air Force Official Statement in Air Force Failed to Report Dozens of Service Members to Gun Database [via nytimes.com]